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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 06:40 PM
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steering CLUNK

so the past few days i have noticed that on a hard left turn the last three turns of the wheel it clunks or clicks really bad and i can feel it under my feet!! what would be causing this?
 
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 07:07 PM
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Are your hubs locked?? or on one side. How about ball joints...
 
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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Well I had the same problem only on hard left turns and every now and then and it was ball joints.. i had them replaced and she is all good now..and i believe a little of the play in the steering wheel is gone too but it may be just me. Locked in hubs do the same feelin though too.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 10:49 PM
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but it seems to be in the steering system like every time the wheel passes 9 o clock it thumps even when not moving just turning the wheels freely but inly to the left!!! how can i check ball joints?
 
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